Gorgon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gorgon is a noun meaning An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
Meaning
An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
More Meanings
- Like a gorgon; very ugly or terrifying.
- (Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale
Example Sentences
I'll shrowd this Gorgon from all humane view.
Swilling martinis and spewing venom, Phyllis is a particularly unappetizing gorgon, telling us at one point that an acquaintance of hers is aroused by the Heimlich maneuver.
Word Forms
- gorgons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medusa, gorgoneion, gynosphinx, giantess, echidna, furies.
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